Discovery uses a series of
scripts and operations (probes, sensors, and patterns) with the base system to
collect data, process it, and update the CMDB. Although Software Asset Management is
already set up to utilize three common patterns (SQL Server, Exchange, and Oracle Database), you
can perform a configuration procedure to include additional patterns.

This customization automatically copies the records from the discovered pattern to
the Software Installation [cmdb_sam_sw_install] table so Software Asset Management can
utilize this data for reconciliation.